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Top-Rated Basement remodelers in Amherst - Updated Nov 2026

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Revive Renovators
4.5(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"American United Construction Services did an outstanding job of finishing my basement in my new townhouse. Jim and his crew are extremely professional and I could not be more satisfied!!"
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+85

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Mario's Custom Woodwork, LLC
5.0(
8
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"The job that Mario and his assistants did remodeling our guest bath was exceptional. The crew was prompt, professional, courteous, and highly skilled in the field of remodeling work. Our bathroom was gutted and completely replaced in just 4 1/2 days. Cleanup was done daily with care and Mario was always available to answer questions. We highly recommend this company for any remodeling or construction project!"
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Barn Door

+7

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
SZ Home Construction
5.0(
11
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired SZ Home Construction to repair the exterior of our Tudor home. They were professional, reasonable, and reliable. We were very happy with their work. They were the 4th contractor we had look at the job and they came when they said they would and did fantastic work. We would definitely use them again"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Southside Builders
4.7(
7
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I needed complete drywall replacement in my garage, ceiling and walls. I did not know Southside Builders prior to hiring them for this project. The owner, Neil Dylag, showed up for the initial evaluation when he said he would. He provided a timely estimate. We agreed to a start date and estimated completion date. This project started and finished as scheduled with no additional charges or change orders. His solutions to the couple of glitches we had were sound and better than my recommendations. I found Neil to be an extremely hard working and honest businessman. I'm satisfied with the job and recommend him to your project."
Plaster ceiling patch and repair
Home renovations
Structure failure rebuild
Interior patch and repair
Garage work in progress

+42

Response time1 day
Recommended by85%of homeowners
A & W General Contractors
5.0(
1
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

A & W General Contractors is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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+2

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Legacy Construction and Management
New to Angi
Basement - Remodel

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Legacy Construction and Management is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. \n50+ years experience \n \n

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Buffalo Builders Craftsmen & Design
New to Angi
Basement - Remodel

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We offer friendly and courteous service. We are always ready to answer your questions or address your concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing exceptional service. This has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality work with competitive prices.

Response time5 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Basement Remodel FAQs, answered by experts

The average cost of remodeling a basement is $30 to $75 per square foot. If your space is unfinished and looks like it may need more help, use the higher number when calculating your estimated basement remodeling costs. A good rule of thumb is to add an additional 20% to the top of your estimate to cover any “what if” situations.

Some older homes have toilets in the basement to combat sewage backups. This type of toilet, also known as a Pittsburgh potty, acted as a safety valve over the incoming sewer line. If a line backed up, it would back up into the toilet because it was the lowest fixture in the home, keeping it out of sight and away from the finished areas of the house.

Basement toilets were also used by workers with messy jobs, like those who worked in coal mines or steel mills. This way, they could clean up and avoid tracking dirt through their home.

For most basement remodels, you’ll want to hire a general contractor. This is for a number of reasons, but the main two are that general contractors have dedicated teams they are comfortable with, and hiring one means you only have to deal with one pro. You may also get a better project quote since they can lump all their work and subcontracting into a single quote. 

It’s less expensive to finish your basement than it is to build an addition to your home. The average cost to refinish a basement is $32,000 (between $7 and $23 per square foot) while building an addition to your home costs $50,325 ($80 to $210 per square foot). Depending on the size of your basement and other factors, like moving plumbing and electrical, refinishing a basement is a more cost-effective option in most cases.

Basements with persistent moisture problems or flooding shouldn’t be finished until the moisture issues have been fixed. In addition, if your foundation is cracked, you have unmitigated radon levels, or you have asbestos or lead pipes, remediate the underlying problem before finishing your basement. Turning a basement into living space before fixing these issues can lead to serious health risks or structural damage. 

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